The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon

The Rock and the River

The Rock and the River #1

Kekla Magoon

304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

The Time: 1968 The Place: Chicago For thirteen-year-old Sam it's not easy being the son of known civil rights activist Roland Childs. Especially when his older (and best friend), Stick, begins to drift away from him for no apparent reason. And t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 77%
sad 77%
challenging 55%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.08

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